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Taste of Indy: Ticket information, food vendors, concert schedule
INDIANAPOLIS — Calling all foodies — Indy's largest food festival is returning this weekend!. The Taste of Indy will be back in downtown on Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at White River State Park. Here's everything you need to know. Tickets. Admission tickets are...
USAC Silver Crown Sumar Classic At Terre Haute Entry List And Storylines
Thirty-one USAC Silver Crown entries are set for this Thursday night’s 20th running of the 100-lap Sumar Classic at western Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track. The Fourth of July event at the 1/2-mile dirt oval features four past winners: series point leader Kody Swanson (2014), Shane Cockrum (2015), C.J. Leary (2016) and two-time victor Justin Grant (2018 & 2022).
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
This story has been updated to clarify jewelry care instructions. A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a...
Police Chase Lands Terre Haute Man In Jail
Terre Haute, In. – After a police chase a Terre Haute man is in jail facing multiple charges. It began Around 9pm Monday when Terre Haute Police Officers were dispatched to the area of North 22nd Street and 3rd Avenue on a domestic dispute and stalking. As the police arrived the suspect left the area. A Short time later he was spotted driving a car. When a traffic stop was attempted, he refused to pull over which resulted in a pursuit. After the suspect crashed his car he fled on foot but was captured quickly. The suspect was identified as 43-year-old Jason Cunningham. Cunningham was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries he received. He was treated and released and taken to jail for an active warrant for felony possession of a handgun without a license plus the charges from the Monday night event including of possession of methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement, possession of a controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, and possession of a hypodermic syringe.
Terre Haute Brewing Company closes taproom, for now
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Locals with a hankering for a Crossroads Cream Ale or Wango Tango beer will have to get their fill through retail outlets for the time being. That’s because the Terre Haute Brewing Company has announced that their taproom has been closed, for now. In a post to their social media, […]
Five Sycamores named to WGCA All-American Scholar Team
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Five Indiana State women's golfers from the 2023-24 season have been named to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team, announced on Monday. Eliza Baker, Iyoun Chew, Sophia Florek, Molly Lee, and Yang Tai are the five Sycamores earning the recognition. Chew and Lee earned a spot on the team for the second-straight season while Baker, Florek, and Tai are first-time recipients.
Sakbun and Farro Swimming in the 2024 Olympics
Terre Haute South and Ball State alum Apsara Sakbun and Indiana State Senior Chloe Farro have each qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's 50 meter freestyle. Sakbun will be swimming for Cambodia, while Farro will be swimming for Aruba. Farro Video Courtesy: Indiana State Athletics.
Mayor Sakbun announces 27 blighted properties to be demolished this July
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Mayor Sakbun came to the station today to discuss future plans for the city with our very own Dana Winklepleck. During the sit down, Mayor Sakbun was first asked about the initiative to get rid of the dilapidated buildings in our city and the plan to demolish them. The mayor stated that […]
The Beef House presents their Summer Dinner Theatre Shows
COVINGTON, Ind. (WCIA) — Noah Acree, Actor and KyEshia Maze, Actor joins ciLiving to share all about their summer dinner theatre shows at The Beef House Dinner Theatre. Let’s Twist Again is a 50s and 60s jukebox show with teen idol music and R.E.S.P.E.C.T . is tribute to iconic African-American female singers. We would like for each show to perform one song and an actor from each show will appear in the interview. Each performance will include a quartet of singers with keyboard.
Fever Coach Christie Sides' Scream-Centric Locker Room Message After Mercury Win Turns Heads
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever produced an extremely impressive win against Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Despite being down in the game for most of the first half, the Fever battled back in the third and fourth quarter and fended off the Mercury to earn an 88-82 win. After the game, ...
Man May Have Been Shot by IMPD Tuesday, Suicide Note Found in Suspect’s Home
INDIANAPOLIS — A Tuesday morning shooting in Indianapolis may have been an attempt at suicide, say police. Indianapolis Metro Police responded to West Vermont Street near I-465 around 11:30 a.m. on a report of a person shot. The caller said they were shot by a white man wearing a white shirt. When police arrived, they […] The post Man May Have Been Shot by IMPD Tuesday, Suicide Note Found in Suspect’s Home appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Westfield announces plans for a new fire station
Westfield, Ind. (WISH) — On Tuesday, the city of Westfield and Westfield Fire Department announced renderings for a new fire station on the city’s north side. Station 84 will be located at 191 St. and Chad Hittle Dr. The city says the station is needed due to an increase of residential neighborhoods in the area. […]
Police department to stop selling used guns following CBS News investigation
Candace Leslie says she'll never get over her son Cameron Brown's shooting death. But Leslie says the fact Cameron's story got out and prompted change within her city's police department means his death at least made a difference. In fact, in response to a CBS News investigation, Indianapolis Police Chief Christopher Bailey issued an administrative order directing his staff to stop selling any department-issued guns. "It just restores to me a little hope that they are hearing our voices as far as the people that are being affected by the choices the police department is making," Leslie said. Choices that resulted in more...
$43M project to prime southeastern Lafayette for development
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The southeastern outskirts of the city will soon be primed for development after a multi-million dollar project. The city will pay Bowen Engineering more than $43 million to extend utilities to 4,000 undeveloped acres. "We all understand that housing is an issue, and lack of...
Crews to start curbside storm debris pickup in Monroe County
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Recovery from late June storms takes a step forward starting Sunday in Monroe County. Local leaders have set dates and times for debris pickup. The June 25 storms in southern Indiana took a heavy toll on trees, damaging homes, businesses, and power lines. At the peak of the problems, more than […]
Charity Event Allows People Chance to Ride in IndyCar at IMS
INDIANAPOLIS — If you want to fly around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway while also raising money for a good cause, the United Way of Central Indiana and the Indy Racing Experience have the opportunity for you. United Way announced on Tuesday that registrations were open for their “Speed for Community Need” event that is scheduled […] The post Charity Event Allows People Chance to Ride in IndyCar at IMS appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Mother-daughter real estate brokers give back to community
Real Results is more than just real estate. Run by mother-daughter duo Tiffany Dearman and Karr Hill, Real Results Real Estate is dedicated to helping their clients buy and sell homes while helping the community build generational wealth that lasts. “I feel like so many times in a lot of...
New data shows racial disparities persist in Indianapolis
Racial disparities persist across many sectors in Indianapolis, according to newly released data from the city’s 2024 Racial Equity Report Card. The Polis Center and SAVI presented the updated information Thursday during a webinar. The report card analyzed racial disparities in Indianapolis across seven categories — health, housing, economy,...
Board of Works denies request for Fourth of July fireworks in city park
The Board of Works and Public Safety denied a request from a group of residents Tuesday morning to set off a large amount of fireworks at Clearwick Park on July 4. Citing the Shelbyville Parks Department’s rule of no fireworks in city parks, a block party request to light consumer fireworks in Clearwick Park, 2600 Berwick Drive, from residents of the Clearview subdivision was not allowed.
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